It Support Analyst / Systems Administrator – Hedge Funds recruitment

The Company

IT Support Analysts / Systems Administrators - Leading Hedge Funds, London, West End

Robert Half Technology is representing a leading, UK multi-strategy hedge fund based in the West End of London. At the cutting edge of algorithmic trading - with associated high-frequency, low-latency infrastructure - they have enjoyed phenomenal success during 2011 by profitably capturing volatility and grow by 50%. With ~120 employees, they are set to grow the same again in 2012. A similarly sized top 10 equity long-short fund is also seeking a similar individual.

With both firms growing, they are seeking smart individuals to join the team at ground level as IT Support Analysts / Systems Administrators to build their careers. This represents a rare opportunity for the highest-calibre talent to build a career in the forefront of algo trading technology. The companies are highly meritocratic and open and to candidates moving rapidly into senior engineering roles in engineering across desktop, security, network or software.

The Role

Key responsibilities:
The roles are very broad and varied. The first line support team is not simply a front line call- logging unit, but is intimately involved in providing support for all aspects of the companys systems. All members of the team have an agreed amount of time to spend on project work and training. From day one the successful IT Support Analyst / Systems Administrator will be dealing with a huge range of technologies and take on responsibility in looking after our systems and responding to alerts, including:
- Monitoring complex in-house systems and our automated trading systems
- Active Directory and Exchange management
- Desktop PC upgrades and deployments - Windows XP/7
- Windows Server upgrades and deployments - 2003 2008
- Server and workstation hardware, diagnostics and repair
- Security issues, including boundary protection and AV alerts
- Software upgrades, including trading and general infra applications
- Backup infrastructure and DR plans
- Perl and PowerShell scripting to automate daily tasks
- Website design and continual updating of our in-house systems
- Sharepoint and other major server applications

Working hours are typically based on a shift rotation. The early shift runs from 0700-1530, the late shift runs from 1030-1900, with the project/middle shift being during normal office hours.

Key skills experience required:
First and foremost the right IT Support Analyst / Systems Administrator with need to be very bright and is very likely to possess a Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences or similar numerate degree (or equivalent). Your academic ability/smarts will be rigorously tested during the initial screening process.

Ideally, the IT Support Analyst will bring experience of Windows desktop and Windows Server, standard server and workstation hardware, Linux infrastructure, networking and major desktop applications such as Microsoft Office. Clearly Financial institution experience, especially within a trading environment is preferable but not required. What is mandatory with drive and energy.

This is not a role for those seeking an entry point to a front office role in a hedge fund. Our clients are seeking those with a genuine passion for technology who seek a long-term career in IT and will reward them commensurately.

Salary Benefits

£30-45,000 + high bonus potential + benefits

IT Support Analysts / Systems Administrators - Leading Hedge Funds, London, West End
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.